Hinckley man competes in Invictus Games

Steve Cokayne has taken part in the Invictus Games supported by Prince Harry.

Local man, Steve Cokayne has taken part in the Invictus Games in Toronto.

The 49-year-old former Royal Artillery man from Hinckley represented the UK on Sunday in the 100m Sprint Heat & Shotput Final as well as the Discus Final on Monday afternoon.

Mr Cokayne who was badly injured during a military exercise, underwent countless operations before having his right leg amputated in 2009.

Supported by Simply Gym in Hinckley, Mr Cokayne has attended training camps around the country to improve his performance ahead of the competition, and also got to meet Prince Harry, the founded of the Invictus Games, in May 2017 at team trials.

Ahead of leaving for Canada, Steve was one of around 10 team members chosen to appear on BBC One’s The One Show, one of the final media appearances before the games begin.

Speaking on the Help For Heroes website, Steve said: "I am now fitter and stronger than I have been in a very long time and knowing that I am 1 of the 90 on the plane to Canada representing the UK Armed Forces has given me back the fight and motivation that I’d lost for so long."